Mirleft
Rural commune and town in Guelmim-Oued Noun, Morocco
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Mirleft (Arabic: مير اللفت; Central Atlas Tamazight: ⵎⵉⵔⵍⴼⵜ) is a small town and rural commune in Sidi Ifni Province of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region of Morocco. At the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 7026 people living in 1303 households.[1]
Description
Mirleft is perched on top of the gigantic ocher-colored cliffs bordering the ocean. The view of the Atlantic coast is magnificent, especially from Fort Tidli. Built in 1935, this now abandoned military fort dominates the ocean as well as the traditional town, where one can find various and varied local products such as argan oil, Moroccan pottery, and slippers.
Mirleft is known as an excellent spot for water sports (surfing, bodyboarding), thanks to its wind and regular rolls offering the ideal conditions for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
The waters of Mirleft are also known to be rich in variety and quantity of fish.
